The Head of the RivervsCourt Hill Centre
Both The Head of the River and Court Hill Centre are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Head of the River is preferred by most reviewers compared to Court Hill Centre. The Head of the River comes in at #10 in Oxford with praise from 2 reviewers like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
The Head of the River
Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 4LB
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Flatscreen TV
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stunning and popular riverside pub, with fabulous bedrooms, huge terrace and all day dining, offers a rollicking Oxford experience in the heart of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A genuine jewel among Oxford hotels, this large and characterful place, at Folly Bridge immediately south of Christ Church, was originally a Thames-side warehouse." Full review
Independent
"On the riverbank just below Christ Church, perhaps the university’s grandest college, the Head of the River pub has long been one of the best places to while away an afternoon"
Court Hill Centre
Court Hill, Wantage OX12 9NE
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"Set in a series of converted barns just 500m from the Ridgeway, this hostel is an ideal base for walkers."